Area guide · Rochford

Living in Ashingdon

A snapshot of life in Ashingdon, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Ashingdon is a village in Rochford, East of England with a population of 6,490. The average house price is £437,500 and the overall crime rate is 43.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Ashingdon ranks

Population

6,490

Avg House Price

£437,500

Crime Rate

43.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

433 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£37,256

Median Age

46.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Price Trend (10 Years)

Ashingdon prices have risen 37% over the last 9 years (£319,856 → £437,500).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£437,500	£437,500	2
Semi-Detached	N/A	N/A	0
Terraced	N/A	N/A	0
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Ashingdon is 43.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Ashingdon: violent crime (47% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Lift Ashingdon	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Ashingdon averages 433 Mbps — 333% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Ashingdon homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 56.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.3
% Rated C or Above	56.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,188

Demographics & Economy

Population	6,490
Median Age	46.6
Median Household Income	£37,256
Employment Rate	57.5%
Owner Occupied	80.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	22.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Ashingdon?

The average house price in Ashingdon is £437,500 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Ashingdon?

The most affordable entry point in Ashingdon is a detached, with an average price of £437,500.

Is Ashingdon a safe place to live?

Ashingdon has a recorded crime rate of 43.6 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Ashingdon?

Ashingdon has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Ashingdon?

Average broadband download speeds in Ashingdon are around 433 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96% of premises.

How big is Ashingdon?

Ashingdon is a settlement in Rochford with a population of approximately 6,490.

Most compared with

How does Ashingdon stack up against its neighbours?

Ashingdon

Basildon

House price: £437,500 · £352,811
Crime rate: 43.6 · 85.3
Distance: 10.1 mi

Ashingdon

Billericay

House price: £437,500 · £588,207
Crime rate: 43.6 · 85.3
Distance: 11.7 mi

Ashingdon

Boreham

House price: £437,500 · £385,221
Crime rate: 43.6 · 69.4
Distance: 12.6 mi

Ashingdon

Broomfield

House price: £437,500 · £404,519
Crime rate: 43.6 · 69
Distance: 14.9 mi

Ashingdon

Burnham-on-Crouch

House price: £437,500 · £376,492
Crime rate: 43.6 · 43.7
Distance: 5.6 mi

Ashingdon

Canvey Island

House price: £437,500 · £333,839
Crime rate: 43.6 · 51.7
Distance: 7.2 mi

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